
The Israeli entry for Eurovision 2025, performed by Yuval Raphael, will be unveiled during a special announcement broadcast on March 9th on Kan 11.
The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, “Kan 11,” continues its preparations for Eurovision 2025. Over 50 songs written for Yuval Raphael by numerous creators have been submitted to the Eurovision song selection committee. The Israeli entry is expected to be chosen soon by the committee, which will review the songs anonymously before conducting a secret vote to select the song that will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025. The chosen song, once approved by the corporation’s legal advisor, will be submitted to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for official approval. It’s worth mentioning that last year, the EBU requested changes to the submitted song due to references to October 7th which were contrary to the competition’s rules prohibiting “political” content.
The Song Unveiling
The song will be revealed on Sunday, March 9th, in a festive announcement broadcast on Kan 11, Kan Gimel, Kan BOX, and Kan’s digital platforms. Following the song’s selection, Yuval Raphael is expected to record her version of the chosen song. In the coming weeks, the official music video for the song will be shot and revealed on the evening of the announcement.
Recent Developments and Funding
About two weeks ago, the finale of “HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025” took place, where Israeli singer Yuval Raphael won first place and was selected to represent Israel in Eurovision 2025, to be held in May in Switzerland. Following her victory, a professional team from the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation “Kan” compiled a list of about 120 creators to write and propose songs that could represent Israel in Eurovision 2025. The submission window for the songs was open from December 30th and closed yesterday, February 2nd. Kan emphasized to the creators that the Eurovision song could be in any language, but must include at least a few sentences in Hebrew. A creator who received a request could submit a song alone or with other creators, but all creators must be Israeli citizens except for one.
Financial Aspects
Under the agreement between Keshet and the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation “Kan,” Keshet will fund the delegation to Eurovision at a cost of approximately 3.5 million shekels (almost 1 million euros). This funding covers the full cost of the delegation, including the necessary security for such an event amid war and rising antisemitism, as well as the production of the song and music video for Eurovision and the funding of the special broadcast on Kan 11 where the song representing Israel will be revealed. For Kan 11, this means a saving of millions of shekels, which can be redirected to original productions. Keshet 12’s revenue from the last season of “HaKokhav HaBa” is estimated at about 25 million shekels (more than 6.5 million euros).
The investment in the Israeli song is among the highest sums invested in Eurovision performances. For instance, last year Spain invested 595,262 euros in its participation in Eurovision. Ireland spent 389,999 euros, Greece invested 176,647 euros, and Moldova invested 34,000 euros.
Yuval Raphael – Who are you?

Yuval, 24, from Ra’anana, lived in Geneva, Switzerland, during her childhood. She disclosed that she escaped from a Hamas terror attack on October 7th, during which grenades were thrown and shots were fired at a party. Many around her were killed, and she had to pretend to be dead to survive. What strengthens Yuval is music and advocacy for Israel. She has spoken in front of world leaders, met influential people, and even spoke at a Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva. She has become a focal point for international advocacy, presenting the true face of Israel and correcting the false image portrayed in the global arena. Her insistence on presenting the truth has made her a central and influential figure in both Israeli and global culture.
Yuval has never sung professionally and only started performing in front of audiences in recent months. The echoes of her performances quickly spread on social media, garnering warm praise and responses from viewers.
Yuval won first place in the TV show “HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025” after being chosen by the panel of judges and the home audience. She will represent Israel in Eurovision 2025, to be held in Basel on May 13, 15, and 17, in hopes of bringing Israel its fifth win in the competition.
Eurovision 2025: This is Israel’s 47th participation in Eurovision. Israel joined the competition in 1973 and has won it four times over the years. Israel’s last victory was at Eurovision 2018 with the song “Toy” performed by singer Netta Barzilai.